I Tried Selling AI Art For 30 Days
TLDRIn this video, the creator explores the potential of AI-generated art by using AI to produce various paintings and attempting to sell them on Fiverr. Despite initial challenges and some negative reactions from traditional artists, the creator and his friend Daniel eventually secure orders, demonstrating that AI art can be both meaningful and commercially viable. Their 30-day experiment results in eight orders and $80 profit, proving that AI art has a place in the market.
Takeaways
- ๐จ The video discusses the process of creating and selling AI-generated art, highlighting the potential of AI in the art industry.
- ๐๏ธ AI art is generated by typing prompts into an AI generator, such as Dolly 2, Mid-Journey, and NightCafe, and then่ฟไธๆญฅๅฎๅ with tools like Photoshop.
- ๐ฐ The cost of using AI art generators can be high, but open-source options like Stable Diffusion allow for free, unlimited image generation.
- ๐ The video creator attempts to sell AI art on Fiverr, targeting various niches like cityscapes, pet portraits, and album covers.
- ๐ Market research and understanding the target audience are crucial for tailoring the services offered to meet customer demands.
- ๐ A business plan is essential for organizing and focusing the entrepreneurial venture, even for a small project like selling AI art.
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- ๐ Initial sales were slow, but after adjusting the strategy and promoting on social media, the video creator started receiving orders.
- ๐ฌ Engaging with potential customers directly through comments and posts on social media platforms can help generate interest and sales.
- ๐ The video touches on the controversy surrounding AI art, with some traditional artists viewing it as a threat to their craft.
- ๐ Despite challenges, the video creator managed to make $80 over 30 days by adapting to customer requests and promoting their services effectively.
Q & A
What is the main challenge the protagonist faces in the beginning of the script?
-The main challenge is to sell AI-generated art (AI-R) and see how much money can be made from these 'masterpieces' within 30 days.
What are some AI art generators mentioned in the script?
-Dolly 2, Mid-journey, and NightCafe are mentioned as AI art generators.
Why did the protagonist choose Stable Diffusion as an AI art generator?
-Stable Diffusion was chosen because it is an open-source AI art generator that can be installed on a personal computer, allowing for unlimited image generation at no cost.
What issue does the protagonist face with Stable Diffusion?
-The issue is that Stable Diffusion is designed to run on computers with an Nvidia GPU, which the protagonist does not have.
How does the protagonist plan to sell AI art?
-The protagonist plans to sell custom AI art on Fiverr, a marketplace for freelance services.
What types of art does the protagonist offer on Fiverr?
-The types of art offered include city and landscape concept art, dog portraits, Dungeons and Dragons character and landscape art, heavy metal and rock album covers, anime and furry character art.
What is the business strategy the protagonist uses?
-The strategy includes creating a variety of gigs with different offerings and pricing, using a one-page business plan template, and promoting the services in relevant online communities.
What was the initial response to the protagonist's Fiverr gigs?
-Initially, there were no orders and very little interest, with only a few messages, none of which led to sales.
How does the protagonist handle the negative feedback from an artist group on Facebook?
-The protagonist defends AI art by comparing it to how human artists take inspiration from existing works and creates something new. Despite the backlash, they receive support from some individuals who see AI art as a useful tool.
What was the turning point for the protagonist in terms of sales?
-The turning point was when they received their first order for a metal album cover, followed by several other orders for different types of album covers and a Dungeons and Dragons character arc.
What was the final outcome of the 30-day challenge?
-By the end of the 30-day challenge, the protagonist received eight orders from seven customers and made a total of eighty dollars, not including Fiverr's fees.
Outlines
๐จ AI Art Generation and Sales Experiment
The video script begins with the creator discussing their venture into AI-generated art, specifically mentioning the use of AI to produce paintings without human intervention. They plan to sell AI-generated art (AI-R) over a 30-day period, with HubSpot sponsoring the video. The creator explores different AI art generators, highlighting the costs associated with them and eventually settling on Stable Diffusion, an open-source option. The script also outlines the business plan to sell custom AI art on Fiverr, targeting various niche markets with competitive pricing and professional presentation. The creator emphasizes the importance of a business plan and provides a template sponsored by HubSpot. Despite initial challenges and lack of orders, the creator remains optimistic about the potential of AI art.
๐ Overcoming Obstacles in AI Art Sales
The second paragraph details the creator's struggles and eventual success in selling AI-generated art. After facing a week without orders or inquiries, the creator realizes the need to be more proactive in reaching out to potential customers. They identify Dungeons and Dragons art as a popular service and attempt to promote it on Facebook, facing backlash from traditional artists. Despite the controversy, the creator receives a request for a metal album cover, which they successfully complete, marking their first sale. This breakthrough leads to a surge in orders, including anime and emo punk album covers, as well as Dungeons and Dragons character art. The creator reflects on the learning curve involved in selling AI art, which requires understanding customer requests and editing images in Photoshop. The video concludes with a positive outcome, having received eight orders and made $80 in profit after fees, and the creator considers investing in an AI art print-on-demand business.
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Keywords
๐กAI-generated art
๐กStable Diffusion
๐กFiverr
๐กBusiness plan
๐กNiche market
๐กPromotional strategies
๐กCopyright and originality
๐กAdaptation to technology
๐กOnline marketplace challenges
๐กCustomer engagement
๐กEconomic viability
Highlights
The video explores the process of creating and selling AI-generated art, specifically focusing on using AI to generate paintings and other artworks.
The AI art is created by typing a prompt into an AI generator and clicking a button, which eliminates the need for a human artist.
The video mentions several AI art generators such as Dolly 2, mid-journey, and NightCafe, but highlights the cost associated with using these services.
Stable diffusion is introduced as an open-source AI art generator that can be installed on a computer to generate unlimited images for free.
The video creator attempts to generate a 'gangster baby oil painting' using the AI art generator, showcasing the versatility of AI in creating unique art pieces.
The video creator and his friend Daniel use Daniel's gaming PC with an Nvidia GPU to run Stable diffusion due to the requirement for a powerful GPU.
A business plan is formulated to sell custom AI art on Fiverr, a marketplace for freelance services, targeting various niches such as city landscapes, dog portraits, and album covers.
The video creator sets up multiple gigs on Fiverr with different offerings and competitive pricing to attract potential customers.
Despite the variety of art styles offered, the video creator initially struggles to receive orders due to being a new seller with no reviews.
A missed opportunity to sell a metal album cover is discovered, highlighting the importance of timely response and visibility on the platform.
The video creator engages in promoting their services on Dungeons and Dragons Facebook groups, facing both interest and criticism from the community.
The video addresses the controversy surrounding AI art, with some viewing it as a threat to traditional artists, while others see it as a new tool in an artist's arsenal.
After being removed from a Facebook group, the video creator receives a private message of support, showing that there is a market for AI art despite the backlash.
The video creator adapts their strategy by changing their Fiverr gigs and receives their first order for an album cover, demonstrating the need for flexibility in business.
The process of creating AI-generated art for the first sale involves trial and error, showing that it requires more than just pressing a button.
The video concludes with a total of eight orders from seven customers, proving that AI art can be a viable business model even without prior reputation or advertising.
The video creator considers reinvesting profits into starting an AI art print-on-demand business, showing the potential for scaling the AI art venture.
The video is sponsored by HubSpot, which provides free resources such as a one-page business plan template and a more detailed template for starting a business.